Medium voltage products

HD4/R - HD4/S - HD4/UniAir - HD4/UniMix - HD4/R-SEC

Installation and operating instructions

I. Introduction 4
1. Packing and transport 5
2. Inspection on arrival 6
3. Storage 7
4. Handling 8
5. Description 9
5.1 General information 9
5.2 Basic configuration 9
5.3 Operating mechanism 10
5.4 Fixed circuit-breakers 10
5.5 Plug-in circuit-breakers 11
5.6 Gas pressure monitoring device (on request) 11
5.7 Circuit-breaker specifications 12
6. Instructions for circuit-breaker operation 17
6.1 Safety indications 17
6.2 Operating and signalling parts 17
6.3 Instructions for circuit-breaker operation 17
7. Installation 19
7.1 General information 19
7.2 Normal installation conditions 19
7.3 Preliminary operations 19
7.4 Installation of fixed circuit-breakers 19
7.5 Installation of plug-in circuit-breakers 19
7.6 Power circuit connections 19
7.7 Earthing 20
7.8 Connection of the auxiliary circuits 20
7.9 Overall dimensions 21
8. Putting into service 31
8.1 General procedures 31
9. Routine inspections 32
9.1 General information 32
9.2 Inspection schedule 32
9.3 Troubleshooting 32
10. Servicing operations 33
11. Instructions for handling apparatus containing
SF6 gas 34
12. Spare parts and accessories 35
12.1 List of spare parts 35
13. Quality of the products and environmental
protection 36

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For your safety!
• Make sure that the installation room (space, divisions and
environment) is suitable for the electrical apparatus.
• Make sure that all the installation, putting into service and
maintenance operations are carried out by skilled personnel
with in-depth knowledge of the equipment.
• Make sure that all the installation, service and maintenance
operations comply with the standards and laws so as to en-
sure that the installations are constructed in accordance with
the rules of good workmanship and safety in the work place.
• Strictly comply with the instructions in this manual.
• Make sure that the rated performance of the apparatus is
not exceeded during service.
• Make sure that the personnel are provided with this manual
and are aware of all the relevant information while operating
on the apparatus.
• Pay special attention to the information in the manual high-
lighted by the following symbol:

Responsible behaviour safeguards your own and others’ safety!

Please contact the ABB Assistance Service for any further requirements.

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I. Introduction
This publication contains the information required for installing
and putting the following medium voltage circuit-breakers into
service: HD4/R, HD4/S, HD4/UniAir, HD4/UniMix, HD4/R-SEC.
Please read the manual carefully to ensure that the product is
used correctly.
Refer to the relative instructions in order to assemble the ac-
cessories and/or spare parts correctly.
Similarly to all the apparatus we manufacture, the HD4/R,
HD4/S, HD4/UniAir, HD4/UniMix, HD4/R-SEC circuit-breakers
are also designed for different installation configurations.
However, these devices can be subjected to further technical-
construction modifications (at the customer’s request) so as to
adapt them to special installation requirements.
Consequently, the manual may not contain instructions con-
cerning special customized configurations.
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Besides this manual, it is therefore always necessary to consult
the latest technical documentation (electric circuit and wiring
diagrams, assembly and installation drawings, any protection
coordination studies, etc.), especially regarding any variants
requested in relation to the standard configurations.
All the installation, putting into service, run-
ning and maintenance operations must be
carried out by suitably qualified personnel
with in-depth knowledge of the apparatus.
Only use original spare parts for maintenance operations.
Please also consult the technical catalogue of the circuit-
breaker and the spare parts catalogue for further details.
1. Packing and transport
The circuit-breaker is shipped in special packing in the open
position, with the springs discharged and with the absolute
pressure of the pole corresponding to the service value.
Each piece of apparatus is protected by a plastic cover to
prevent water from infiltrating during the loading and unloading
stages and to keep the dust off during storage.

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2. Inspection on arrival
Before proceeding with any operation, al-
ways make sure that the springs of the oper-
ating mechanism are discharged and that the
apparatus is in the open position.

As soon as it arrives, check the condition of the apparatus, that The following documents accompany the apparatus when it is
the packing is undamaged and that the nameplate data (see shipped:
fig. 1) correspond to the information in the order confirmation – Instruction manual (this document)
sent by ABB and in the shipping note. – Test certificate
Also make sure that the supply includes all the materials – Identification label
described in the shipping note and the lever for loading the – Fiscal copy of the shipping notification
springs of the operating mechanism in the manual mode. – Wiring diagram.
Should any damage or irregularity be noted in the supply on Other documents, sent prior to shipment of the apparatus, are:
unpacking, notify ABB (directly or through the agent or supplier) – Order confirmation
as soon as possible and in any case within five days of receipt. – Original shipping notification
The apparatus is only supplied with the accessories specified at – Any drawings or documents referring to special configura-
the time of ordering and validated in the order confirmation sent tions/conditions.
by ABB.

1 2

Key
A Circuit-breaker rating plate
B B Operating mechanism rating plate
1 Type of apparatus
5 2 Symbols indicating compliance with Standards
3 Serial number
4 Circuit-breaker specifications
5 Characteristics of the operating mechanism auxiliaries

Figure 1

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3. Storage
When the apparatus must be stored for a certain period of
time, our workshops can (on request) provide suitable packing
for the specified storage conditions.
On arrival, the apparatus must be carefully unpacked and checked
as described in the Checking on arrival section (chap. 2).
If the apparatus cannot be installed immediately, it must be re-
packed in the original packing materials.
Insert at least one standard packet of special hygroscopic
substance per piece of apparatus inside the packing.
Should the original packing no longer be available and the
apparatus cannot be installed immediately, it should be stored
indoors in a well-ventilated, dry, dust-free, noncorrosive
environment, well away from any easily flammable materials
and at a temperature between -5 °C and +45 °C.
Avoid any accidental impact or positions which stress the
structure of the apparatus.
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4. Handling
Before proceeding with any operation, always make sure that
the springs of the operating mechanism spring are discharged The apparatus must not be handled by in-
and that the apparatus is in the open position. serting lifting devices directly under the ap-
paratus itself. If this technique is unavoid-
When handling the apparatus, take great care to prevent the
able, place the circuit-breaker on a pallet or
insulating parts and the terminals of the circuit-breaker from
a sturdy supporting surface.
being stressed.

Figure 2

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5. Description
5.1 General information
HD4/... circuit-breakers made with the separate pole con-
struction technique. They are sulphur hexafluoride insulated
for indoor installation and are life-long sealed pressure devices
(Standards IEC 62271-100 and CEI-EN 62271-100).
Refer to the technical catalogue for the electrical performance.
The following versions are available:
– Fixed, with rh lateral operating mechanism (up to 36 kV)
– Plug-in, for UniSwitch, UniAir and UniMix switchgear.
Depending on the version (excluding 36 kV), they can be
equipped on request with two or three current sensors and
with a PR521 or REF 601 series device for protection against
overcurrents (only REF601 for HD4/R-SEC).
The three poles, the operating mechanism and any optional
accessories used are assembled on a sturdy bearing frame.
The metal frame is equipped with wheels for 36 kV circuit-
breakers and for circuit-breakers for UniSwitch, UniAir, UniMix
and UniSec switchgear.
Each pole consists of an epoxy resin enclosure which houses
all the active parts, the kinematism of the moving contacts, the
medium voltage terminals and the arcing chambers, immersed
in SF 6 gas.
5.2 Basic configuration
The basic coded versions of the circuit-breakers are always
three-pole and comprise the following equipment (fig. 3):
1 closing pushbutton
2 opening pushbutton
3 circuit-breaker open/closed indicator
4 manual operating mechanism
5 mechanical indicator for closing springs
6 operation counter
moreover:
terminal board for fixed circuit-breaker (connector for plug-
in circuit-breaker), basic wiring for the connection of electri-
cal accessories.
NOTE. The basic version is always equipped with shunt open-
ing release, a set of 5 open/closed auxiliary contacts, key lock
and spring loading lever.

Reference Standards
– IEC 62271-100
– CEI-EN 62271 (dossier 7642).

Figure 3

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5.3 Operating mechanism
The ESH operating mechanism with energy stored by means
of preloaded springs is used for fixed or plu-in HD/4... circuit-
breakers.
The closing springs of the ESN operating mechanism are load-
ed in the manual mode using the special removable lever.
The opening springs are automatically reloaded during the
closing operation.
If a gearmotor is installed, the closing springs are automatically
loaded after each closing operation. The shunt closing, shunt
opening and undervoltage releases allow the operations to be
carried out in the remote mode.
5.4 Fixed circuit-breakers
The fixed circuit-breaker (fig. 4) is the basic version, previously
described in sect. 5.2. There are two drilled supports in the
lower part of the structure to allow the circuit-breaker to be
fixed.
The terminal box (17) is available for the electrical connections
of the circuit-breaker’s auxiliary circuits, in the front protection.
The earthing screw is located at the side of the circuit-breaker.

1
7
8

2 9
12 7

13
14

5 10

6
11

16 15

17

Key
1 SF6 gas pressure signalling device (on request - only
for circuit-breakers with pressure switch)
2 PR521 or REF 601 overcurrent relay (on request)
3 Closing pushbutton
4 Opening pushbutton
5 Circuit-breaker closed indicator
6 Circuit-breaker open indicator
7 Medium voltage terminals
8 Circuit-breaker pole
9 Current sensors (if provided)
10 Key lock
11 Fixing brackets
12 Undervoltage release
13 Additional shunt opening release
14 Shunt opening release
15 Indicator for closing springs loaded (yellow) / discharged (white)
16 Lever for loading the closing springs in the manual mode
17 Circuit-breaker control circuit supporting terminal box

Figure 4

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5.5 Plug-in circuit-breakers
The plug-in circuit-breakers (see fig. 5) are available for UniS-
witch and UniAir switchgear.
They are basically derived from a fixed circuit-breaker to which
wheels, isolating contacts and a locking lever are applied.
HD4/S circult-breakers are used in UniSwitch switchgear. The
circuit-breakers used in P1/E UniAir switchgear are the HD4/
UniAir plug-in type while HD4/UniAir 2R plug-in circuit-breakers
are used in P1E/2R units.
HD4/UniMix-F fixed circuit-breakers equipped with a drive slide
that can be bolted after racking-in to the switchgear are used in
UniMix switchgear. They also feature a pre-engineered enclo-
sure with frame in the IP30 version and in the reinforced version
for internal arc.
HD4/R-SEC circuit-breakers are used in UniSec switchgear.
The circuit-breakers can only be racked-out in safe conditions,
i.e. with the isolators open and the earthing switches closed.
Plug-in circuit-breakers are equipped with a locking lever that
prevents them from being racked-out when closed.
A truck for racking-out the circuit-breaker is available in order
to facilitate this operation.
The HD4/UniAir plug-in circuit-breaker can be set in the follow-
ing positions:
Plugged-in: Main circuits and auxiliary circuits connected
Withdrawn: Main circuits and auxiliary circuits disconnected.
Circuit-breaker completely withdrawn from the
compartment
The HD4/UniAir 2R plug-in circuit-breaker can be set in the
following positions:
Plugged-in: Main circuits and auxiliary circuits connected
Isolated: Main circuits disconnected - auxiliary circuits
connected (test position)
Main circuits disconnected - auxiliary circuits dis-
connected (totally isolated)
Withdrawn: Main circuits and auxiliary circuits disconnected.
Circuit-breaker completely withdrawn from the
compartment.
5.6 Gas pressure monitoring device (on
request)
The device for signalling the state of the SF 6 gas is supplied on
request and always has two intervention thresholds (low pres-
sure and insufficient pressure).
The following configurations can be obtained:
1) with contacts for remote signalling (normal, low and insuf-
ficient pressure);
2) as in point 1, plus a lock on circuit-breaker closure and a
choice between automatic opening or lock on opening;
3) as in point 2 plus three lamps for local signalling of the state
of the gas.

HD4/UniAir HD4/S

1 1

1 1

2
2

5
4

Key
1 Isolating contacts
2 Wheels
3 Release lever
4 Trolley (on request)
5 Connector

Figure 5

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5.7 Circuit-breaker specifications
5.7.1 General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers
with rh lateral operating mechanisms (12 - 17.5 - 24 -36 kV)

Circuit-breaker HD4/R 12 HD4/R 17 HD4/R 24 HD4/R 36

Standards IEC 62271-100 • • • •
CEI EN 62271-100 • • • •
(dossier 7642)
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12 17.5 24 36
Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 12 17.5 24 36
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV] 28 38 50 70
Impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 75 95 125 170
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50-60 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated thermal current (40°C) Ir [A] 630 800 1250 630 800 1250 630 800 1250 630 800 1250
Rated duty breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 12.5 12.5
(symmetrical rated short-circuit current)
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 – – –
25 25 25 – – 25 – – – – – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 12.5 12.5
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20(6) 20 20 20(6) 20 20 20(6) 20 20 – – –
25 25 25 – – 25 – – – – – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 – – 31.5 – – 31.5 – – 31.5 31.5 31.5
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 – – –
63 63 63 – – 63 – – – – – –
Sequence of operations [O - 0.3s - CO - 15s - CO] • • • •
Opening time [ms] 45 45 45 45
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15 10...15
Total break-time [ms] 55…60 55…60 55…60 55…60
Closing time [ms] 80 80 80 80
Overall dimensions H [mm] 764.5 764.5 764.5 810
(maximum)
H
L [mm] 321 321 321 409
D [mm] 1049(1) / 1189 (2) 1049 (1) / 1189(2) 1049 (1) / 1189(2) 1348
D
L Pole center-distance [mm] 230 / 300 230 / 300 230 / 300 350
Weight(3) [kg] 103(1) - 105(2) 103 (1) - 105 (2) 103 (1) - 105(2) 110
Absolute gas pressure (nominal duty value) [kPa] 380 380 380 380
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] 40-80-250-1250 (4) 40-80-250-1250(4) 40-80-250-1250(4) –
Application of REF 601 protection device •(5) •(5) •(5) –
Standardized dimensions table TN 7237 (1) TN 7237 (1) TN 7237(1) TN 7238
TN 7234 (2) TN 7234 (2) TN 7234(2)
Wiring diagram without protection 1VCD400017 1VCD400017 1VCD400017 1VCD400017
device installed
with PR521 1VCD400017 1VCD400017 1VCD400017 –
with REF 601 1VCD400114 1VCD400114 1VCD400114 –
Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40
Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • • • •
Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 62271-1 • • • •
(1)
230 mm pole center-distance
(2)
300 mm pole center-distance
(3)
increase the indicated weight by 20 kg for circuit-breakers with PR521 / REF 601 devices and 3 current sensors (15 kg only with 2 current sensors)
(4)
rated current of the current sensors (the PR521 device and the current sensors are available on request); at 24 kV, only 2 current sensors for PR521 (installed on the circuit-breaker’s
lateral poles) can be used with 230 mm center-distance between poles
(5)
the REF 601 device and the current sensors are available on request. The rated current of the REF 601 must be set in the relay and must be compatible with the rated current of the
circuit-breaker. The rated current that can be set with CEI 0-16 is 80 A or 250 A. With the CEI 0-16 version of REF 601, the circuit-breaker is always supplied with 3 phase sensors
(Rogowsky coils) on the circuit-breaker itself, one 40/1 A closed-core toroidal TA and a -MU undervoltage release for relay-controlled opening
(6)
at 12 and 17.5 kV and at 630 A rated current, the rated short-time withstand current is 20 kA for 1 second

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5.7.2 General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers
with rh lateral operating mechanisms for ABB UniSwitch switchgear (12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)

Circuit-breaker HD4/S 12 HD4/S 17 HD4/S 24

Standards IEC 62271-100 • • •
CEI EN 62271-100
• • •
(dossier 7642)
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12 17.5 24
Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 12 17.5 24
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV] 28 38 50
Impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 75 95 125
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated thermal current (40°C) Ir [A] 630 800 1250 630 800 1250 630 800 1250
Rated duty breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
(symmetrical rated short-circuit current)
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
25 25 25 – – – – – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20(5) 20 20 20(5) 20 20 20 20 20
25(6) 25 (6) 25(6) – – – – – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
63 63 63 – – – – – –
Sequence of operations [O - 0.3s - CO - 15s - CO] • • •
Opening time [ms] 45 45 45
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15
Total break-time [ms] 55…60 55…60 55…60
Closing time [ms] 80 80 80
Overall dimensions H [mm] 710 710 710
(maximum)
H L [mm] 286.5 286.5 286.5
D [mm] 1009 1009 1009
D
L Pole center-distance [mm] 210 210 210
Weight(3) [kg] 90 90 90
Absolute gas pressure (nominal duty value) [kPa] 380 380 380
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250(2) 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250(2) –
Application of REF 601 protection device •(3) •(3) –
Standardized dimensions table see note (4)
see note (4)
–
TN 7236 TN 7236 TN 7236
Wiring diagram without protection 1VCD400018 1VCD400018 1VCD400018
device installed
with PR521 1VCD400018 1VCD400018 –
with REF 601 1VCD400116 1VCD400116 –
Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40
Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • • •
Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 62271-1 • • •
((1)
increase the indicated weight by 20 kg for circuit-breakers with PR521 / PR512 / REF 601 devices and 3 current sensors (15 kg only with 2 current sensors)
(2)
rated current of the current sensors (the PR521 device and the current sensors are available on request)
(3)
the REF 601 device and the current sensors are available on request. The rated current of the REF 601 must be set in the relay and must be compatible with the rated current of the
circuit-breaker. The rated current that can be set with CEI 0-16 is 80 A or 250 A. With the CEI 0-16 version of REF 601, the circuit-breaker is always supplied with 3 phase sensors
(Rogowsky coils) on the circuit-breaker itself, one 40/1 A closed-core toroidal TA and a -MU undervoltage release for relay-controlled opening
(4)
special version with curves “ß = 1” or “ß = 1, RI” for the Belgian market: ask ABB for the availability, delivery lead times and wiring diagram
(5)
at 12 and 17.5 kV and at 630 A rated current, the rated short-time withstand current is 20 kA for 1 second
(6)
at 12 and with 25 kA breaking capacity, the rated short-time withstand current is 25 kA for 2 seconds

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5.7.3 General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers
with rh lateral operating mechanisms for ABB UniMix switchgear (12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)

Circuit-breaker HD4/UniMix 12 HD4/UniMix 17 HD4/UniMix 24

Standards IEC 62271-100 • • •
CEI EN 62271-100 • • •
(dossier 7642)
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12 17.5 24
Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 12 17.5 24
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV] 28 38 50
Impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 75 95 125
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated thermal current (40°C) Ir [A] 630 630 630
Rated duty breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5
(symmetrical rated short-circuit current)
16 16 16
20 20 20
25(5) – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5
16 16 16
20 20 20
25 – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 31.5 31.5
40 40 40
50 50 50
63 – –
Sequence of operations [O - 0.3s - CO - 15s - CO] • • •
Opening time [ms] 45 45 45
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15
Total break-time [ms] 55…60 55…60 55…60
Closing time [ms] 80 80 80
Overall dimensions H [mm] 734.5 734.5 734.5
(maximum)
H
L [mm] 393.5 393.5 393.5
D [mm] 1049 1049 1049
D
L Pole center-distance [mm] 230 230 230
Weight(3) [kg] 103 103 103
Absolute gas pressure (nominal duty value) [kPa] 380 380 380
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250(2) 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250(2) 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250(2)
Application of REF 601 protection device •(3) •(3) • (3)
Standardized dimensions table TN 7366 (4)
TN 7366 (4)
TN 7366(4)
1VCD003396 (5)
1VCD003396 (5)
1VCD003396(5)
Wiring diagram without relay / with PR521 1VCD400017(4) 1VCD400017(4) 1VCD400017(4)
1VCD400018(5) 1VCD400018(5) 1VCD400018(5)
with REF 601 1VCD400114(4) 1VCD400114(4) 1VCD400114(4)
1VCD400116 (5)
1VCD400116 (5)
1VCD400116(5)
Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40
Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • • •
Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 62271-1 • • •
((1)
increase the indicated weight by 20 kg for circuit-breakers with PR521 / REF 601 devices and 3 current sensors (15 kg only with 2 current sensors)
(2)
rated current of the current sensors (the PR521 device and the current sensors are available on request)
(3)
the REF 601 device and the current sensors are available on request. The rated current of the REF 601 must be set in the relay and must be compatible with the rated current of the
circuit-breaker. The rated current that can be set with CEI 0-16 is 80 A or 250 A. With the CEI 0-16 version of REF 601, the circuit-breaker is always supplied with 3 phase sensors
(Rogowsky coils) on the circuit-breaker itself, one 40/1 A closed-core toroidal TA and a -MU undervoltage release for relay-controlled opening
(4)
HD4/UniAir for Unit P1/F (unit with plug-in circuit-breaker)
(5)
HD4/UniAir-2R for Unit P1E/2R (unit with plug-in circuit-breaker on the supply and load sides)
(6)
HD4/UniAir-A for Unit P1/A (unit with fixed “upside-down” circuit-breaker)
(7)
HD4/UniAir-F for P1/F Unit (unit with fixed circuit-breaker without wheels and cabled to terminal box); the 12-17.5-24 kV types available are 630 A, 12.5 and 16 kA only
(8)
at 12 and 17.5 kV and at 630 A rated current, the rated short-time withstand current is 20 kA for 1 second

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5.7.4 General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers
with rh lateral operating mechanisms for ABB UniAir switchgear (12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)

Circuit-breaker HD4/UniAir 12 HD4/UniAir 17 HD4/UniAir 24

Standards IEC 62271-100 • • •
CEI EN 62271-100 • • •
(dossier 7642)
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12 17.5 24
Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 12 17.5 24
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV] 28 38 50
Impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 75 95 125
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated thermal current (40°C) Ir [A] 630 800 1250 630 800 1250 630 800 1250
Rated duty breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 – –
(symmetrical rated short-circuit current) 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
25 25 25 – – – – – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 – – 12.5 – – 12.5 – –
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
20(8) 20 20 20(8) 20 20 20 20 20
25 25 25 – – – – – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 – – 31.5 – – 31.5 – –
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
63 63 63 – – – – – –
Sequence of operations [O - 0.3s - CO - 15s - CO] • • •
Opening time [ms] 45 45 45
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15
Total break-time [ms] 55…60 55…60 55…60
Closing time [ms] 80 80 80
Overall dimensions H [mm] 748(4) - 735(5) (6) - 704.5 (7) 748 (4) - 735 (5) (6) - 704.5 (7) 748 (4) - 735 (5) (6) - 704.5(7)
(maximum) L [mm] 374 (4) - 464(5) (6) - 286.5(7) 374 (4) - 464 (5) (6) - 286.5(7) 374 (4) - 464(5) (6) - 286.5 (7)
H
D [mm] 1189 1189 1189
D
L Pole center-distance [mm] 300 300 300
Weight(1) [kg] 108(4) (6) - 110 (5) - 103(7) 108 (4) (6) - 110 (5) - 103(7) 108 (4) (6) - 110(5) - 103(7)
Absolute gas pressure (nominal duty value) [kPa] 380 380 380
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250(2) 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250(2) 40 - 80 - 250 - 1250(2)
Application of REF 601 protection device • (3) •(3) • (3)
Standardized dimensions table TN 7235(4) 1VCD000102(4) 1VCD000102(4)
TN 7274(5) 1VCD000103(5) 1VCD000103(5)
TN 7273(6) 1VCD000104(6) 1VCD000104(6)
TN 7275(7) 1VCD000104(6) 1VCD000104(6)
Wiring diagram without relay / with PR521 1VCD400018(4) (5) (6) 1VCD400018(4) (5) (6) 1VCD400018(4) (5) (6)
1VCD400017(7) 1VCD400017(7) 1VCD400017(7)
with REF 601 1VCD400116(4) (5) (6) 1VCD400116(4) (5) (6) 1VCD400116(4) (5) (6)
1VCD400114(7) 1VCD400114(7) 1VCD400114(7)
Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40
Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • • •
Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 62271-1 • • •
1)
increase the indicated weight by 20 kg for circuit-breakers with PR521 / REF 601 devices and 3 current sensors (15 kg only with 2 current sensors)
(2)
rated current of the current sensors (the PR521 device and the current sensors are available on request)
(3)
the REF 601 device and the current sensors are available on request. The rated current of the REF 601 must be set in the relay and must be compatible with the rated current of the
circuit-breaker. The rated current that can be set with CEI 0-16 is 80 A or 250 A. With the CEI 0-16 version of REF 601, the circuit-breaker is always supplied with 3 phase sensors
(Rogowsky coils) on the circuit-breaker itself, one 40/1 A closed-core toroidal TA and a -MU undervoltage release for relay-controlled opening
(4)
HD4/UniAir for Unit P1/F (unit with plug-in circuit-breaker)
(5)
HD4/UniAir-2R for Unit P1E/2R (unit with plug-in circuit-breaker on the supply and load sides)
(6)
HD4/UniAir-A for Unit P1/A (unit with fixed “upside-down” circuit-breaker)
(7)
HD4/UniAir-F for P1/F Unit (unit with fixed circuit-breaker without wheels and cabled to terminal box); the 12-17.5-24 kV types available are 630 A, 12.5 and 16 kA only
(8)
at 12 and 17.5 kV and at 630 A rated current, the rated short-time withstand current is 20 kA for 1 second

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5.7.5 General specifications of fixed circuit-breakers
with rh lateral operating mechanisms for ABB UniSec switchgear (12 - 17.5 - 24 kV)

Circuit-breaker HD4/R-SEC 12 HD4/R-SEC 17 HD4/R-SEC 24

Standards IEC 62271-100 • • •
CEI EN 62271-100 • • •
(dossier 7642)
Rated voltage Ur [kV] 12 17.5 24
Rated insulation voltage Us [kV] 12 17.5 24
Withstand voltage at 50 Hz Ud (1 min) [kV] 28 38 50
Impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 75 95 125
Rated frequency fr [Hz] 50-60 50-60 50-60
Rated thermal current (40°C) Ir [A] 630 800 630 800 630
Rated duty breaking capacity Isc [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5 – 12.5
(symmetrical rated short-circuit current)
16 16 16 16 16
20 20 20(5) 20(5) 20
25 25 – – –
Short-time withstand current (3 s) Ik [kA] 12.5 12.5 12.5 – 12.5
16 16 16 16 16
20 (3)
20 20 (5)
20 (5)
20
25(4) 25(4) – – –
Making capacity Ip [kA] 31.5 31.5 31.5 – 31.5
40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50
63 63 – – –
Sequence of operations [O - 0.3s - CO - 15s - CO] • • •
Opening time [ms] 45 45 45
Arcing time [ms] 10...15 10...15 10...15
Total break-time [ms] 55…60 55…60 55…60
Closing time [ms] 80 80 80
Overall dimensions H [mm] 740 740 740
(maximum)
H
L [mm] 315 315 315
D [mm] 1049 1049 1049
D
L Pole center-distance [mm] 230 230 230
Weight(1) [kg] 103 103 103
Absolute gas pressure (nominal duty value) [kPa] 380 380 380
Application of PR521 protection device In [A] application not available
Application of REF 601 protection device •(2) •(2) •(2)
Standardized dimensions table 1VCD003536 1VCD003536 1VCD003536
Wiring diagram with / without REF 601 1VCD400119 1VCD400119 1VCD400119
Operating temperature [°C] - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40 - 5 ... + 40
Tropicalization IEC: 60068-2-30, 60721-2-1 • • •
Electromagnetic compatibility IEC 62271-1 • • •
(1)
increase the indicated weight by 20 kg for circuit-breakers with REF 601 devices and 3 current sensors (15 kg only with 2 current sensors)
(2)
the REF601 device and the current sensors are available on request. The rated current of the REF 601 must be set in the relay and must be compatible with the rated current of the
circuit-breaker. The rated current that can be set with CEI 0-16 is 80 A or 250 A. With the CEI 0-16 version of REF 601, the circuit-breaker is always supplied with 3 phase sensors
(Rogowsky coils) on the circuit-breaker itself, one 40/1 A closed-core toroidal TA and a -MU undervoltage release for relay-controlled opening
(3)
at 12 and 17.5 kV and at 630 A rated current, the rated short-time withstand current is 20 kA for 1 second
(4)
at 12, the rated short-time withstand current is 25 kA for 2 seconds
(5)
at 17.5 kV, the breaking capacity is 21 kA and the rated short-time withstand current is 21 kA for 3 seconds

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6. Instructions for operating the circuit-breaker
6.1 Safety indications

HD4/... circuit-breakers guarantee a minimum IP3X degree of protection when installed in the following
conditions:
– fixed version, installed behind a protective metal net
– plug-in version, installed in switchgear.
In these conditions the operator is totally protected against accidental contact with moving parts.
Pay the greatest attention to moving parts if the circuit-breaker is subjected to mechanical operations
outside the switchgear or when the protective nets have been removed.
If the operations are obstructed, do not force the mechanical interlocks and check that the operating
sequence is correct.
The circuit-breaker must be gradually racked-in and out of the switchgear to avoid shocks that could
deform the mechanical interlocks and the isolating contacts.

6.2 Operating and signalling components 6.3 Instructions for circuit-breaker oper-
ation
Circuit-breaker operation can be either manual or electrical
(see fig. 6).
2

6.3.1 Loading the closing springs in manually loaded

1
operating mechanisms
Match the coupling position of the handle (provided) with the
hub (8) on the loading shaft, fully insert it on the shaft itself
and turn in a clockwise direction until the springs loaded
signal (yellow) appears in the window (7).
The force normally applied to the loading lever supplied is
3 130 N. In any case, the maximum force applied must not ex-
ceed 170 N.
4

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6.3.2 Closing spring loading lever
If connected to the electric power supply, the operating mech-
6 anism will automatically load the springs and will signal when
the operation has been completed with a yellow indicator in
7 the window (7).
It is advisable to load one mechanism at a time to prevent ex-
8 cessive current from being absorbed in installations with sev-
eral motorized operating mechanisms.
The first time the equipment is put into service, it is advisable to
9 load the closing springs in the manual mode to prevent several
operating mechanisms from starting to load at the same time
Key
and overloading the auxiliary power supply.
1 Release PR521 or REF 601 (if provided)
2 Gas state indicator (if provided). 6.3.3 Manual loading in operating mechanisms with
3 Opening pushbutton automatic loading devices
4 Closing pushbutton
The automatic loading movement is released when the handle is
5 Operation counter (if provided)
inserted: loading can now proceed as described in sect. 6.3.1.
6 Circuit-breaker open/closed indicator
Remove the handle after loading.
7 Signalling device for closing springs loaded/discharged
8 Shaft for loading the closing springs in the manual mode
9 Key lock NOTE. If the motor starts during the manual loading opera-
tion, continue regardless with the operation until it has been
Figure 6 completed in the manual mode: the motor will stop as soon
as loading terminates. Neither remove nor insert the handle if
the motor is running. If the motor stops due to the ptotection
circuit-breaker having tripped, complete the loading operation
in the manual mode before closing the circuit-breaker itself.
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6.3.4 Closing operation 6.3.5 Opening operation
Make sure that the springs of the operating mechanism are Press the opening pushbutton (3).
loaded, as indicated by the yellow signal in the window (7). Opening is displayed by the letter “O” in the green part of the
Press the closing pushbutton (4). Closing is displayed by the window (6).
letter “I” in the red part of the window (6). If there is a shunt opening release, the closing operation can be
If there is a shunt closing release, the closing operation can be obtained by remote control.
obtained by remote control.

NOTE. The closing pushbutton is not available for the re-

movable version of the circuit-breakers (HAD/UniAir) with-
out PR521 protection release.

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7. Installation
7.1 General information

Correct installation is of primary importance.

The manufacturer’s instructions must be
carefully studied and followed. It is good
practice to use gloves for handling the com-
ponents during installation.
All the operations required for installation,
putting into service, service and mainte-
nance must be carried out by qualified per-
sonnel.

7.2 Normal installation conditions

Maximum ambient air temperature + 40 °C
Minimum ambient air temperature – 5 °C
Relative humidity % ≤ 95
Altitude ≤ 1000 m

It must be possible to ventilate the installation room.
Comply with the indications in the product standards (IEC
62271-100) if other installation conditions are involved. Please
contact ABB for special installation requirements.
The areas through which power conductors or auxiliary circuit
conductors are routed must be protected against the access of
animals which could lead to damage or disservice.
Figura 7
7.5 Installation of plug-in circuit-breakers
Plug-in circuit-breakers are designed for use in UniSwitch or
UniAir switchgear. Special assembly operations are not usually
required.
However, consult the documentation of the switchgear in ques-
tion.

7.3 Preliminary operations

– Clean the insulating parts with clean dry rags.
– Make sure that the upper and lower terminals are clean and
7.6 Power circuit connections
free of any deformation caused by shocks received during 7.6.1 General recommendations
transport or storage. – Make sure that the circuit-breaker terminals are clean and
are free from any deformation caused by shocks received
during transport or storage.
7.4 Installation of fixed circuit-breakers – Choose the conductor cross-sections to suit the service
and short-circuit current of the installation.
The circuit-breaker can be installed straight on the floor or on – Provide suitable supporting insulators near the fixed circuit-
supporting frames provided by the customer (see fig. 8). breaker terminals or the monoblocs of the cubicles, sized
The areas on which the supporting frames or truck (if provided) according to the electrodynamic stress caused by the
rest must be on the same plane to avoid any risk of distortion short-circuit current of the installation.
in the breaker structure.
A minimum degree of protection (IP2X) must be guaranteed
from the front towards live parts. The circuit-breaker terminals are always sil-
The apparatus can be fixed in the following ways: ver-plated. To clean them, use only dry rags,
soaked in a suitable solvent if necessary.
– by means of special expansion anchoring bolts with M8
NOTE. Never use a file or emery cloth!
threaded hole if the apparatus is fixed to a cement floor
– by means of M8 bolts if the apparatus is fixed to metal
structures or to cement floors into which special steel sec-
tions have been embedded.
Whatever the method used, the fixing surface must be well-
levelled and all the resting points must be on the same hori-
zontal plane.

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7.6.2 Maximum dimensions of the connections 7.7 Earthing
For fixed version HD4/R circuit-breakers, the connections must
– Earth fixed version circuit-breakers by means of the spe-
be shaped and installed in accordance with the indications
cial screw marked with the relative symbol. Clean and de-
given in the overall dimensions and in compliance with the dis-
grease the area around the screw corresponding to a diam-
tances indicated.
eter of about 30 mm. Use a conductor (busbar or cord) with
a cross-section conforming to the Standards in force.
7.6.3 Surface treatment of the connections – When the assembly is completed, cover the joint with vase-
The connections can be made of bare copper or bare alumin- line grease.
ium. However, it is always advisable to silver-plate the contact
surfaces.
The thickness of the surface treatment must be even and regu-
lar.

7.6.4 Assembly of the connections

– Make sure that the contact surfaces of the connections are
perfectly flat and without burrs, traces of oxidation or de-
formities caused by drilling or impact sustained.
– Depending on the conductive material used and the surface
treatment given, the operations indicated in the following
table must be carried out on the surface contact of the con-
ductor.

Bare copper Clean with a fine file or emery cloth

Smear 5RX Moly
Figure 8
Copper or silver- Clean with a rough dry cloth
plated aluminium Only if there are traces of oxidation that are difficult
to shift, clean with ultra-fine grain emergy cloth and
take care not to remove the surface layer
Repeat the surface treatment if necessary
7.8 Connection of the auxiliary circuits
Bare aluminium Clean with a metal brush or emery cloth The minimum cross-section of the wires used for the auxiliary
Immediately smear neutral grease over the contact circuits must not be less than the one used for the internal
surfaces cabling.
Insert a bi-metal copper-aluminium strip with They must also be insulated for 3 kV test voltage.
beaded surfaces between the aluminium
connection and the copper terminal (copper side
touching the terminal, aluminium side touching the 7.8.1 Fixed version circuit-breakers
connection)
The auxiliary circuits of the circuit-breaker must be connected
by means of the terminal box installed in the circuit-breaker’s
Assembly procedures operating mechanism.
The wires outside the circuit-breaker must be routed inside ap-
– Place the connections in contact with the circuit-breaker
propriately earthed metal tubes or ducts.
terminals.
– Insert a spring washer and a flat washer between the head
of the bolt and the connection.
Make sure that the circuit-breaker is open
– The diameter of the flat washers must be able to distribute and the closing springs discharged before
the torquing pressure over a wide area. removing the operating mechanism cover to
– Tighten the bolt, taking care to prevent the insulating parts access the terminal box.
from being stressed (consult the table with the rightening
torque values).
– Make sure that the connections do not exert any force on
7.8.2 Plug-in circuit-breaker
the terminals.
– Carefully comply with the manufacturer’s instructions for The auxiliary circuits of the plug-in or removable circuit-breaker
terminating the cables in cable connections. are fully wired in the factory through to the connector. Please
refer to the wiring diagram of the switchgear for the connec-
tions.
Table of tightening torque values
Screw Tightening torque values
M6 10 Nm
M8 30 Nm
M10 40 Nm
M12 70 Nm

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7.9 Overall dimensions
7.9.1 Fixed HD4/R, 12 ... 24 kV, 630 ... 1250 A

TN 7237

Figure 9

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7.9.2 Fixed HD4/R, 12 ... 24 kV, 630 ... 1250 A

TN 7234

Figure 10

22
7.9.3 Fixed HD4/R, 36 kV, 630 ... 1250 A

TN 7238

Type (A) A B C
630 307.5 35 8
800-1250 302.5 40 10

Figure 11

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7.9.4 Plug-in HD4/S, 12 ...24 kV, 630 ... 1250 A

TN 7236

Figure 12

24
7.9.5 HD4/Uniair, 12 ... 24 kV, 630 ... 1250 A

TN 7235

Figure 13

25
7.9.6 HD4/Uniair-F, 12 ... 24 kV, 630 A

TN 7275

Figure 14

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7.9.7 HD4/Uniair-2R, 12 ... 24 kV, 630 ... 1250 A

TN 7274

Figure 15

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7.9.8 HD4/Uniair-A, 12 ... 24 kV, 630 ... 1250 A

TN 7273

Figure 16

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7.9.9 HD4/UniMix-F, 12 ... 24 kV, 630 ... 1250 A

TN 7366

Figure 17

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7.9.10 HD4/R-SEC, 12 ... 24 kV, 630 ... 800 A

1VCD003536

Figure 18

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8. Putting into service
8.1 General procedures
All the operations for putting into service
must be carried out by ABB personnel or by
the customer’s qualified personnel.
If the operations are obstructed in any way,
do not force the mechanical interlocks and
check that the operating sequence is correct.
The operating forces which can be applied
are indicated in paragraph 6.3.
Discharge the closing springs (close and
open the circuit-breaker) to access the inside
of the operating mechanism.
Disconnect the PR521 release (if provided)
before conducting insulation tests on the
circuit-breaker.
Carry out the following operations before putting the circuit-
breaker into service:
– make sure that the power connections to the circuit-break-
er terminals are tight;
– establish the setting of the primary electronic overcurrent
release (if provided);
– make sure that the value of the power supply voltage of the
auxiliary circuits is between 85% and 110% of the rated
voltage of the electrical applications;
– make sure that there are no foreign bodies, such as bits of
packing, in the moving parts;
– to avoid overtemperatures, make sure that there is a suf-
ficient exchange of air in the place of installation;
– also perform the inspections indicated in the following ta-
ble:

Subject of the inspection Procedure Positive check

1 Insulation resistance.
2 Auxiliary circuits.
3 Manual operating mechanism.
4 Motor operator (if provided)
5 Undervoltage release (if provided).
6 Opening release.
7 Shunt closing release (if provided).
8 Key lock.
9 Auxiliary contacts in the operating
mechanism
Medium voltage circuit The insulation resistance should be at least 50 MΩ
Using a 2500 V Megger, measure the insulation and must remain constant over time.
resistance between the phases and between
phases and earth the circuit.
Auxiliary circuits The insulation resistance should be several MΩ and
Using a 500 V Megger (installed equipment must remain constant over time.
permitting), measure the insulation resistance
between the auxiliary circuits and the earth.
Make sure that the connections to the control Normal operations and signals.
circuit are correct: proceed with the relative power
supply.
Perform a few closing and opening operations (see The operations and relative signals occur correctly.
chap. 6).
NOTE. Power the undervoltage release and the
locking magnet on the operating mechanism at the
relative rated voltage (if provided).
Power the spring loading gearmotor at the relative The springs are loaded correctly.
rated voltage. The signals are correct.
The gearmotor stops when the springs have been
loaded.
Perform a few closing and opening operations. The gearmotor reloads the springs after each
NOTE. Power the undervoltage release and the closing operation.
locking magnet on the operating mechanism at the
relative rated voltage (if provided).
Power the undervoltage release at the relative rated The circuit-breaker closes correctly.
voltage and perform the circuit-breaker closing The signals are correct.
operation.
Disconnect the power supply to the release. The circuit-breaker opens.
The signal changes over.
Close the circuit-breaker. The circuit-breaker opens correctly.
Power the shunt opening release at the relative The signals are correct.
rated voltage.
Open the circuit-breaker. Power the shunt closing The circuit-breaker closes correctly.
release at the relative rated voltage. The signals are correct.
Open the circuit-breaker. Neither manual nor electric closing takes place.
Turn the key and remove it.
Attempt the circuit-breaker closing operation.
Insert the key again and turn it through 90°. Both electric and manual closing take place
Perform the closing operation. correctly; in this position the key cannot be
removed.
Insert the auxiliary contacts into suitable signalling The signals occur correctly.
circuits.
Perform a few closing and opening operations.

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9. Routine inspections
Before proceeding with any operation,
9.2 Inspection schedule
always make sure that the springs of the
Inspection Frequency
operating mechanism are discharged and
1 Perform five mechani- Once a year
that the apparatus is in the open position. cal closing and opening
operations.
2 Visual inspection of the Once a year
poles (resin parts) or after
9.1 General information every 5,000
operations
During normal service, the circuit-breakers are maintenance- 3 Visual inspection of the Once a year
free. Any interventions required basically depend on the se- operating mechanism or after
verity of the service conditions, i.e. to various different factors and transmission every 5,000
operations
such as the frequency of the operations, the interrupted current
4 Measurement of the Every 5
values, the relative power factor and the installation site. insulation resistance years or after
For precautionary reasons, an inspection schedule is given in every 5,000
the table in the following section, along with the frequency with operations
Criteria
The circuit-breaker must
function normally, without
stopping in intermediate
positions
The resin parts must be free
from any built-up dust, dirt,
cracks, discharges or traces
of surface discharges
The elements must not be
deformed in any way.
Screws, nuts, bolts, etc.,
must be tight
See sect. 8.1 point 1

which the equipment must be checked. 5 Checking interlock Every 5 The interlocks provided must
operation years or after function correctly
As far as this latter is concerned, it is advisable to comply with every 5,000
the specifications in the table, at least during the first inspec- operations
tion.
Optimal time limits for carrying out successive operations can Warning!
be established on the basis of the results obtained during the Contact the ABB Assistance Service and have the circuit-
routine inspections. breaker completely overhauled after 10,000 operations or after
10 years.

9.3 Troubleshooting
The shunt opening and/or shunt closing release remains energized
The shunt opening and/or shunt closing undervoltage releases are insufficiently energized
Release coils interrupted or burnt, gearmotor winding inerrupted
Faults
The circuit-breaker fails to open
The circuit-breaker fails to close
Flashovers
Possible causes Inspections and remedies
Check the condition of the contacts in series with the
• Operating or accept contacts locked closed
release
Measure the voltage: it must not be less than 85% of the
• • • Supply votage of the auxiliary circuits too low
rated voltage
Supply voltage different from the value indicated on the Check the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the
• • nameplate for these releases releases
Check the connections, fuses, interlocks, protection
• • • • • Faulty switching circuit
switches and accept contacts

• • • Loose wire clamping screws Make sure that the wire clamping screws are tight

• • • • • Incorrect electrical connections in the power supply circuit Check the connections with the relative functional diagram

• • • Release coils interrupted Replace the coils

Clean carefully. Check the insulation resistance with a 2500

• Conductive dust on the insulating parts V Megger (sect. 8.1.)
Operate in the manual mode. Contact ABB if the fault
• • • Operating mechanism locked
persists

• Key not inserted in the key lock of the operating mechanism Insert and turn the key

• Undervoltage release not energized Check the relative supply circuit

Check the supply circuit and the relative contact in series

• Shunt opening release remains energized
with the release coil

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10. Servicing operations
Maintenance must only be carried out by
ABB personnel or by the customer’s suitably
qualified personnel (IEC 60694, CEI EN 60694
sect. 10.4.2). If maintenance is carried out by
the customer’s personnel, responsibility for
the interventions remains with the customer.
Replacement of parts not included in the
“List of spare parts/accessories” (sect. 12.1)
must only be carried out by ABB personnel.
In particular:
– complete pole with bushings/connections
– operating mechanism
– closing spring set
– opening spring.

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11. Instructions for handling apparatus
containing SF6 gas
In its pure state, SF6 is an odourless, colourless, non-toxic gas
with a density about six times higher than that of air. For this
reason, although it does not lead to any specific physiologi-
cal effects, it can produce effects caused by lack of oxygen in
places saturated with SF6.
The electric arc produced during the interruption phase of the
circuit breaker decomposes a very small amount of SF 6. The
products of this decomposition remain inside the poles and are
absorbed by special substances which act as molecular sieves.
The probability of coming into contact with decomposed SF 6
is extremely remote, and its presence in small quantities (1-3
ppm) is immediately noticeable because of its sour and un-
pleasant smell. If this happens, the room must be aired before
anyone enters it.
The strong infrared absorption of SF6 and the fact that it re-
mains in the environment for a long time are the reasons for its
high Global Warning Potential (GWP), which is 22,200 higher
than CO2, according to the Third Assessment Report.
The GWP (global warming potential) of 1 kg of SF6, with refer-
ence to 1 kg of CO2, is calculated over a time period of 100
years. Its overall contribution to the global greenhouse gas
effect from all applications, amounts to approximately 0.2%.
However, the GWP of SF6 gas alone is not sufficient for mea-
suring the environmental impact of electric power equipment
based on SF6 technology.
The environmental impact of any specific application should
be evaluated and/or compared using the Life Cycle Assess-
ment - LCA approach, as established by ISO 14040 standards.
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The Electric Industry uses SF 6 in a closed cycle, e.g. in the
circuit-breakers of gas insulated substations (GIS), in medium-
voltage and high-voltage gas insulated circuit-breakers (GCB),
in igh-voltage gas insulated lines (GIL) and in gas insulated volt-
age transformers (GVT). In Asia, significant quantities of SF6 are
banked in gas insulated power transformers (GIT) as well.
The Electric Industry is reported to be the most important user
of SF 6, worldwide. In spite of being the most important user
of SF 6, the Electric Industry is a low contributor to the global
emission of SF 6, far below other industries or users with “open
applications” of this gas.
However, the importance of SF 6 gas as a source of GWP varies
substantially from region to region and from country to country,
depending on the procedures used for handling it, the tight-
ness of the electric power equipment and the amount of gas
banked in electric equipment.
Consult document 1VCP000264 or 1VCP000266 for info about
the Life Cycle Assessment of apparatus.
Please contact the ABB Assistance Service for information
about how to dispose of SF6 gas as this operation must only
be carried out by trained and qualified personnel. The persons
to contact are listed at http://www.abb.com/ServiceGuide/al-
phabetical.aspx.
Specific instructions about how to empty the SF6 gas from the
equipment are available on request (ask for internal document
650551 or 1VCP000617).
The volume of SF 6 gas in each apparatur is indicated on the
nameplate.
12. Spare parts and accessories
All assembly operations of spare parts/
accessories must only be carried out by
ABB personnel or by the customer’s suitably
qualified personnel, in compliance with the
instructions enclosed with the spare parts
and accessories themselves (IEC 60694, CEI
EN 60694 sect. 10.4.2).
If maintenance is carried out by the
customer’s personnel, responsibility for the
interventions remains with the customer.
Before proceeding with any operation,
always make sure that the circuit-breaker is
open, the springs discharged and that it is
not energised (medium voltage circuit and
auxiliary circuits).
12.1 List of spare parts/Accessories
– Opening release
– Undervoltage release
– Contact for signalling undervoltage release energised/de-
energised
– Time delay device for undervoltage release
– Mechanical override for undervoltage release
– Closing release
– Spring loading geared motor with electrical signalling of
springs loaded
– Gearmotor thermomagnetic protection circuit-breaker
– Contact for signalling gearmotor protection circuit-breaker
open/closed
– Contact for signalling closing springs loaded/discharged
– Auxiliary contacts of the circuit-breaker
– Opening solenoid
– Open position key lock
– Opening pushbutton protection
– Closing pushbutton protection
– Opening/closing knob
– Gas refill kit
– 5-liter SF6 gas cylinder
– SF 6 gas pressure monitoring device
– Current sensors
– PR521 protection releases
– Connector complete with sheath
– Wheel Kit
– Operation counter
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13. Quality of the products and
environmental protection
The apparatus is manufactured in accordance with the require- Material Recommended disposal method
ments established by the international standards concerning Metals (Fe, Cu, Al, Ag, Zn, W, other) Separation and recycling
quality management and environmental management systems. Thermoplastics Recycling or disposal
The level of excellence in these fields is testified by the ISO
Epoxy resin Separation of the metal parts,
9001 and ISO 14001 certificates available. disposal of the resin parts
Rubber Disposal
End of life of the products Dielectric oil (transformer oil) Recovery, recycling or disposal
ABB undertakes to comply with the environmental protection SF6 gas Recovery, recycling or disposal
requirements established by law, in accordance with the mat- Wood for packaging Recycling or disposal
ters established by the ISO 14001 Standards. Aluminium foil for packaging Recycling or disposal
ABB provides its skills and assistance to facilitate the recycling
and disposal process for products at the end of their life. It is
always necessary to comply with the local regulations when
disposing of products.

Disposal methods
The products can be disposed of by means of heat treatments,
in incineration systems or by storage in dedicated areas.

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For further details please contact:

1VCD600900 – Rev. H, en – Instruction manual – 2010.03 (HD4/R) (mt) (a)

ABB S.p.A.
Power Products Division
Unità Operativa Sace-MV
Via Friuli, 4
I-24044 Dalmine
Tel: +39 035 6952 111
Fax: +39 035 6952 874
E-mail: info.mv@it.abb.com

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